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Media, both Indian and Pakistani, is craving for war. The social media mood, if taken seriously, people from both sides want war. They want full blown war.

However, war is not the solution. War brings destruction of lives and property, affects environment, and thus, the lives of people. In event of war, the economies of both countries will suffer.

There'll be loot arson etc on both sides of the border if a full blown war erupts between India and Pakistan. That is to say that even civilians will suffer. And why get soldiers killed if a common point can be reached between India and Pakistan.

Shouldn't we give a second chance to peace? Just stop arrogance and don't pursue aggression. Neither Pakistan nor India can afford any setbacks that will pop up in case of a war.

There must be over a thousand translations of Bhagwad Gita. Each one is biased in some way. But Gita by ISKCON is pretty distorted in interpretation. It not only suggests that God is strictly male, it also mixes up Hindu mythology to confuse ordinary people like me. It just serves followers of Lord Vishnu and declares everyone else is a demi god. That includes Lord Shiva, and Mother Kali as well.

I have read few versions of Gita to understand the ways of God, assuming God is one and addressed by different names. But the ISKCON Gita by Prabhupada is misleading and deliberately confusing. As I have asked before too, who named God?
The polytheism in Hindutva is just to allow you to choose and pray to a form of God that you like most. The images and idols in Hinduism are symbolic. But according to ISKCON, if you are praying to any form of God other than Krsna (Krishna), you are not praying to God.
I don't think I can accept it as it is. It's highly biased and makes me assume ISKC…

Google Plus also compromised 500,000 accounts and is now closing down. It was a waste of money from the beginning. But they wanted to beat facebook. Ultimately, they not only sold our data, they let 3rd party apps steal data and in repentance, are closing it down.

Orkut was better but they closed it to start Google Plus. Their gChat was a hit and it would have ruled until now, at least, but they closed it down to bring in Google Hangouts that nobody ever used.

Now people don't need hangouts or Google Duo type of apps. Current cell technology can make video calls on its own, without the need for any app.

I am sure their driverless cars venture will also be closed. Tesla motors are already on roads in autopilot mode. Google is still making cars on paper. It will be obsolete before they announce manufacturing of Google Carz.

I dunno who all are funding Google and why. They waste so much money. But they make 100 times more by selling user data to networking companies and likes of Cam…

There are several sects among Hindus too who downplay the importance of idol worship. Other religions already say that praying to idols is blasphemy. But these people are also dependent on certain symbols that they consider holy.

So what's wrong if someone uses an idol (a symbolic God) to be able to connect to the Supreme?

One cannot focus on vacuum. Only the successful gnan yogis can meditate like that. Others need some symbol. The cross is holy. The crescent is holy. And so is the OM. Some people take OM and create a personal God out of it. They create a symbolic God (an idol or a painting) so that they feel connected. They'd perform rituals like bathing the idol, draping it in clothes, and would feed it (at least they think they are doing service to God).

God never laid out any rules. He didn't say pray like this or don't pray like that. But then, every religion has rules. These rules were laid out by people who claimed to have experienced God. The …

I am most liberal than most liberals yet I am called orthodox. Not even liberals count Mughals as Indians. They say India has been ruled by external powers for nearly 800 years.

I say discount 600 years. Mughals were also Indians because not only they contributed to nation but they've lived here for more than 800 years and even joined fight against British. Unlike British, they didn't took away resources from India. They added to it.

And coming to Hindu-Muslim riots and fights, they'll always be here, there, and there.

If I am to believe Rudyard Kipling's stories, Hindus and Muslims rioted, killed other even during British rule.

Before Rajiv Gandhi's assassination, I never heard of human bombs.

There is this perception being spread that Middle East Muslims were provoked by Bush of the US. I don't know how true it is. But seriously, why did the US attack Saddam?

Is the terrorism we see today, a result of war between the US and Mid East?

Where do extremists feature and from when onwards? People say Mughals started oppression in India.

I believe a dynasty that staid in India for six generations from Babur to Bahadur Shah Zafar can't be more Indians. In this case, the Hindu Muslim problems were local (now being allegedly handed by foreign handlers).

Where exactly do we stand, given that we cannot believe newsroom stories of today, our leaders, and even our history books?

I am looking for some answers. Technically, I don't think there is much difference between armed forces and milit…

How was the world before Saddam Hussain happened? Was it better? I mean was there no or less terrorism?

Because people say times were good and post images of "once upon a time" , on social networks and blogs.

Was it all just for oil really? Who exactly is fighting whom? Why did the US assume responsibility of whole world instead of tending to its own people? Was it the then USSR and US race for numero uno position in the world? What has anyone achieved due to all these relentless wars?

Everywhere it's just disinformation, provoking, lies, coups. Can anyone clear the air a bit?

1. Diet is important. Doesn't mean diabetics have to eat grass. Consult a diabetician to create a diet plan. Switch to things that have less sugar content and high fiber content. Like brown rice (if you don't have digestion problems). Wholesale wheat and fiber rich vegetables are good. Pulses are good. Keep something light for "emergency hunger" that diabetics suffer from time to time. It is not just food craving but a signal that glucose levels are extremely low. Something sweet like cake can be considered.

2. Test feet regularly for bruises and ulcers. If any, see a diabetician as soon as possible.

3. Check for Fatty Liver. Happens to both alcoholics and non-alcoholics. Chances of NAFL are higher among women with diabetes.

4. Keep getting kidneys tested regularly.

5. Get eye tests done every six months to check for possible Glaucoma.

LOVE THY NEIGHBOR: Why almost all religions emphasize on love? You may not have thought on the subject and maybe you think loving others will take you to heaven. Maybe that's the sole reason why you are being nice to others. It might also be your personality trait - some people empathize with others without expecting anything. Anyway, let's see what a Hindu has to say about "Love thy neighbor." I could think of just two reasons (other than heaven and hell concept) for spreading love instead of hate. The first is the karma thing mentioned in scriptures. The second is the advaita philosophy. Let's see them in details. When you throw a stone with enough force, it will some back to you from the other direction. That is how karma works. You have to enjoy the fruits of what you do - irrespective of whether those fruits are bitter or sweat. I said earlier that God does not interfere with Karma. That means, you have done something - good or bad - you have to bear the karma.…

I don't understand India improving in ease of doing business. Whose business?
MNCs? Hawkers? Because average people like me are still struggling. I don't qualify for Stand Up India scheme because it's reserved for Scheduled Castes and women. I don't qualify for Startup India scheme because my business is too old. I was told the MUDRA scheme helps only with buying assets. I needed working capital. So, who actually is benefiting? International organizations?

Two decades ago, when I wanted some loan for my computer training business, I went for Nehru Rozgar Scheme. I was asked to commit x% of amount sanctioned. What changed since?
Labor is cheap. No doubt about that. I don't know about the single window clearance for new businesses as I didn't try. And I can try only if I relaunch my business with new name.
I am not criticizing. I am not able to comprehend the process. They said the red tape has been removed. But relevant agencies keep my applications with them a…

Third Front is the Federal Front launching in April. But there is no second front at the moment. Congress is just doing
timepass under Rahul Gandhi. They are like those mosquitoes that keep
humming in your ear but don't bite. Maybe they lost their sting. If you
think Congress can be a good opposition, you are dreaming.

1. The third
front will be federal front and will be launched in April. This will
contain regional politicians who fight each other. For example, KCR and
Naidu cannot go together. BSP and SP
cannot go together else Mayawati will lose her Rajya Sabha chance too.
There will be a feudal war and hence the Federal Front should already be
renamed Feudal Front.
2.
Most of the regional parties have different ideologies and even if they
come together, there will be a lot of infighting. Keep popcorn ready.

3. Besides, many regional leaders love India as a whole and won't go
with leaders with bad background. Everyone knows KCR is a minority
appeaser. And l…

Looking at the way some extreme right Hindu groups are behaving after that BJP minister's speech on Taj Mahal, calling it a blot on India's history, I wonder if the Indian right wing is actually right.

It seems more of fanatic nature to forget the past many years' history and fighting to bring back an era 1300 years old.

They are giving a whole new meaning to Hinduism. I too feel confused now. Is Hindutva different from Hinduism? Aren't they all encompassing nature of Hindus?

What are Hindus? Is Hindu a religion? If it is a religion, it should have at least one prophet or mesiah. Whom do we have? Who started Hindu dharma, if at all anyone did so?

The name, Hindu, was given by rulers of Middle East. Likewise, West called them Indians. Hindu never was or is a religion. Some people imposed some rules and Sanatan Dharma was born. That too, due to people who wanted power over masses.

Dunno what I will be labeled for saying this... I am not too sure how to put it but let's try.

When we spend our childhood or a significant part of our life at any place, that place owns a part of us. We go live our early career years in the USA only to acquire part of its culture. A foreign student who studied in Benaras Hindu University, will keep coming back for those ghats, temples, and culture.

Based on the above deduction, I think it is alright if Mughals ruled India for 800 years. Maybe Babar was an outsider but he settled here in India, his following generations were born here and thus, are part of Indian culture.

They did force people to convert and many converted. But forced conversions still happen. Besides, we love Mughal structures - Taj Mahal, Red Fort, Qutub Minar, and Mughlai cuisine - Biryani, Haleem, etc. So what's the point in hating them?

I think it's time we stopped seeing Mughals as outsiders and accept them as part of Indian culture. There may have …

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Technology is passion and so is reading fiction. I am the person to contact if you are starting out online or before expanding your presence online.Successfully wasted decades learning what works where when it comes to marketing. Windows MVP & expert in churning out ideas you can use.